Cancer Risk Assessment

We comprehensively evaluate your family history for all cancer types, including - but not limited to - breast cancer, ovarian cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, prostate cancer, and melanoma.

Prostate Cancer Risk Consult Clinic

Who Can Participate?

Men with a diagnosis of prostate cancer
Men with a family history of prostate cancer

What we offer

In-person education session with a medical oncologist regarding risk factors for prostate cancer, prostate cancer screening, genetics of prostate cancer, and possible risk reduction strategies
Detailed evaluation of family history of cancer for comprehensive risk assessment
Discussion of any relevant genetic testing for prostate cancer or other cancers
Prostate cancer screening and follow-up for at-risk men in order to detect prostate cancer at the earliest and most curable point
Feedback regarding diet and lifestyle modifications that may impact prostate cancer risk
Opportunity to participate in prevention-oriented research focused on identifying genetic markers for personalized prostate cancer risk assessment

Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men, second to only lung cancer. Last year over 215,000 men were diagnosed with prostate cancer and over 30,000 died from this disease. African-American men and men with a family history of prostate cancer are at an even greater risk of developing prostate cancer. Fox Chase Cancer Center's Risk Assessment Program offers programs for both men who are at high risk of prostate cancer as well as for those who have had a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Who Can Participate

Men ages 35 to 69 years of age:

With at least one first-degree relative (such as brother or father) with a diagnosis of prostate cancer or
With at least two second-degree relatives with prostate cancer (such as two uncles) on the same side of the family (either paternal or maternal) or
Who have tested positive for the BRCA1 or BRCA 2 gene mutation or
Who are African-American regardless of family history

Contact Us

For more information on Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment at Fox Chase Cancer Center or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-877-627-9684.

Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Assessment

Individuals with a family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer and women who have had breast or ovarian cancer or a biopsy showing benign breast disease. Read More

Gastrointestinal Risk Assessment

Risk assessment, early detection and prevention of gastrointestinal cancers (including tumors of the colon, rectum, stomach, pancreas, esophagus, liver and bile duct. If you have a personal or family history you are eligible to participate. Our staff will help you detect and prevent gastrointestinal cancers by understanding your personal and family risk and teaching you ways to reduce those risks.

Melanoma Risk Assessment

Skin cancer screening, education, and facilitation of genetic testing and counseling. Eligible patients are those at risk for the development of melanoma and include (but are not limited to) patients already diagnosed with melanoma, who have a family member with melanoma, have an increased number of moles, or have had excessive sun exposure.